HHS Report on Medicare Savings from Inclusion of Medical Device Identifiers on Claim Forms
"The Inspector General's analysis shows more clearly than ever that including device information in claims forms is critical for tracking failing medical devices and getting them out of circulation. Including a device identifier on medical claims forms, which a key health industry standards committee is now considering, would allow the rapid identification of faulty devices, which would cut
"The alert shows there's a physical cost and a financial cost to patients when medical devices fail and a big expense to taxpayers as well. It makes sense to track medical devices on claims forms so flawed devices can be taken out of use and patients and taxpayers can be better protected," said
The senators previously cited preliminary figures from the OIG's analysis in a letter sent to HHS in
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